East Arbor Charter Academy

eastarbor.heritageacademies.com

Charter School 483 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

East Arbor Charter Academy, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in the "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character development—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—directly into the daily classroom experience. By combining high academic expectations with a values-based education, the school aims to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership to support student growth. East Arbor utilizes a data-driven approach to instruction, frequently assessing student progress to tailor lessons to individual needs. Beyond the core subjects of math, science, English language arts, and social studies, the academy offers various extracurricular opportunities and activities designed to engage students’ interests and build a well-rounded educational foundation in a safe and supportive setting.

483

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Arbor Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	59
Black	204
Asian	10
Two or More	66

Black
204 (42.2 %)
White
144 (29.8 %)
Two or More
66 (13.7 %)
Hispanic
59 (12.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Arbor Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)484-5506
Website:	http://eastarbor.heritageacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 47